The tale of two men's experiences with a native Indian tribe in the Brazilian rain forest. One is an American mercenary hired to drive the Niaruna Indians off their land, who joins forces with them instead. The other is a missionary sent to convert the natives to Christianity.

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Ron Athey is an iconic figure in contemporary art and performance. In his frequently bloody portrayals of life, death, crisis, and fortitude in the time of AIDS, Athey calls into question the limits of artistic practice. This publication includes Athey's own writings, and full-color images of Athey's art and performances since the early 1980s.Přečíst více...

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"Athey represents one of the most compelling contemporary interpretations of the radical scandalous, as some theologians say notion that sovereignty can manifest as and be experienced via abjection."--Spencer Drew"Rain Taxi" (07/24/2014)"Přečíst více...

"The tale of two men's experiences with a native Indian tribe in the Brazilian rain forest. One is an American mercenary hired to drive the Niaruna Indians off their land, who joins forces with them instead. The other is a missionary sent to convert the natives to Christianity."@en